Archive for May, 2010
#63 More joy for Rebels as Cork take title in New York
It was a great weekend to be a Rebel as not only did Cork rule over Tipp in the hurling at home, they also had plenty to celebrate about stateside as they won the Ned Devine Cup in New York . This was the first time since 1955 that the Rebels took a New York mens football title and they did it on Sunday in Gaelic Park by beating Leitrim, [...]
‘MacAnallens edge out ‘Clan for Sydney semi
In the last round of the NSW League at Mono Park, Sydney on Sunday, the game with the most riding on it was the contest between Cormac MacAnallens and Clan Na Gael. These two were battling it out for that all important 3rd spot table placing and a ticket into this year's league semi-finals. 'Mac's came out on top by 5 points on a scoreline of 2-7 [...]
Malmo take Scandinavian opener
The Scandinavian Regional Mens Gaelic Football Championship got underway last weekend in the city of Copenhagen and here to tell us how the hosts fared and who made the final is Copenhagen Secretary, Kenny Grogan. It was the first meeting of the year between the Scandinavian Gaelic football clubs last Saturday the 22ndof [...]
#62 McBob’s and Shamrock’ lead way in Milwaukee
Round 2 of the Milwaukee Hurling Club League saw hot and humid conditions from the early morning last Sunday at Brown Deer Park. Conditions made it very difficult for some but McBob's and Shamrock Club thrived with impressive wins and they now lead this 10 team league with two wins each. Later when things cooled off there was some very [...]
#61 ‘Emmetts edge Kilburn in London
In the first round of Division 1 Hurling action from Ruislip in London on Sunday, last year's county finalists, Robert Emmetts edged out rivals Kilburn Gaels by 3-7 (16) to 1-12 (15). Kilburn had the majority of the play in the seond half but lack of accuracy in front of the posts let them down badly. Meanwhile, this week brought something of a [...]
#60 Boston championship preview
The Boston Northeast GAA season kicks into full swing this week as the 2010 Championship gets underway this weekend in Canton, Massachusetts. In the Mens Senior Football Championship all eyes will be on last year's and first time champions St Christophers to see if they can replicate their brilliant '09 form. In the Hurling Championship, [...]
#59 NY Leitrim going for three in a row
At Gaelic Park in the Bronx yesterday, New York Leitrim's win over Down in the semi final of the Ned Devine Cup in mens football, puts them in with a chance to claim their third successive title. A late push secured them the win over last year's Championship winners. In the other semi final Cork had to rely on the exploits of one Vinnie [...]
Revenge for Penrith
At Mono Park, Sydney yesterday, Round 7 of the 2010 NSW League in mens football saw Penrith Gaels gain a measure of revenge over table toppers Michael Cusacks, for their defeat to them in last year's 'League final. The win solidifies Penrith's third table spot and increases their chances of again reaching the playoff stages. Meanwhile, Young [...]
# 58 Guernsey and Liffré best in Europe’s North West
We had Rd 2 of the North West Regional Championships of Europe as well as the final of the Breton Championships in mens football take place in Liffré, France yesterday, Saturday May 22. The host club and all French side Liffré, who despite losing in the final of the tournament, did enough to win their fourth successive title in the Breton [...]
#57 ‘Opening Day’ a huge success in Milwaukee
The largest GAA and hurling club in America, the Milwaukee Hurling Club (MHC) got its season off to a flying start last weekend when a huge crowd turned out for Opening Day at Kletzsch Park. The MHC have added a new adult team to their league this year to make it 10 teams vying for honours so things promise to be very competitive this summer in [...]
